MEET THE WRECKERS!

NICK AMBROSE (Co-captain)

Year: Senior
Position: D/MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Watching the 2009 state championship matchFavorite teacher: Willard (the engineer)Dream vacation: Any trip where the Banter Bus is rollingFavorite soccer team and player: Staples; Alex MorganMost famous person I’ve met: Slippy GBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Ask Ryan FincherFavorite meal: Chick-fil-A chicken nuggetsMost embarrassing moment: Lol, let’s not talk about itApp I can’t live without: WazeSuperpower I wish I had: ShapeshiftingBest line from a movie: “Surely you can’t be serious.” “I am serious … and don’t call me Shirley.” (Airplane!)One thing no one knows about me: I can solve a Rubik’s CubeIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “… and we’re still not sure how his name became Nestor.”

SURYA BALAJI

Year: Sophomore
Position: D/MF
First memory of Staples soccer: First day of freshman tryoutsFavorite teacher: Chi-Ann Lin for always being helpful and never having meltdownsDream vacation: World Cup finalFavorite soccer team and player: Chelsea; Didier DrogbaMost famous person I’ve met: Serena WilliamsBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: What did the cannibal get when he was late for dinner? A cold shoulder.Favorite meal: Mutton biryaniMost embarrassing moment: Not playing the first 74 minutes against Trumbull (freshman team) after swearing at RussApp I can’t live without: Google ChromeSuperpower I wish I had: Time travelBest line from a movie: “Do you want the Aladeen news or the Aladeen news?” “The Aladeen news.” “You are HIV positive.” (The Dictator)One thing no one knows about me: I didn’t start playing soccer until I was 9.In 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Don’t tell your coach to f— off.”

GABE BALTIERRA (Co-captain)

Year: SeniorPosition: DFirst memory of Staples soccer: Pato’s bicycle kick trainingFavorite teacher: Mr. ForgetteDream vacation: Going to my country house in FranceFavorite soccer team and player: Real Madrid; Sergio RamosMost famous person I’ve met: Bob LeyBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: They are all goodFavorite meal: SteakMost embarrassing moment: I ran into a sliding doorApp I can’t live without: SnapchatSuperpower I wish I had: I wish I could flyBest line from a movie: “Here’s the deal. I’m the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence.” (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby)One thing no one knows about me: I used to be very overweightIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: How the 2018 team won FCIACs and states

WILSON DANIELS

Year: Senior
Position: F
First memory of Staples soccer: O’Dell yelling at us to get on the line to run 840sFavorite teacher: Dr. PhilDream vacation: AmsterdamFavorite soccer team and player: Real Madrid; Gareth BaleMost famous person I’ve met: Dan WoogBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Ry called 911Favorite meal: My ma’s crêpesMost embarrassing moment: Getting murked for taking my mask off in paintballApp I can’t live without: TinderSuperpower I wish I had: The force — my free kicks would be insaneBest line from a movie: “I feel like all my kids grew up, and then they married each other. It’s every parent’s dream.” (The Office)One thing no one knows about me: I’ve made Top 100 on Fut Champions a few timesIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Work hard, play hard.”

JOSH DEDOMENICO

Year: Junior
Position: MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Seeing The Hill for the first time many years agoFavorite teacher: Mrs. Garstka, of courseDream vacation: Exploring the CaribbeanFavorite soccer team and player: Liverpool; Roberto FirminoMost famous person I’ve met: Joe TorreBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: What do you call a bird that lives in the bay? A bagel.Favorite meal: Qdoba burrito (RIP Qdoba)Most embarrassing moment: Finally getting megged by Sam Liles after hundreds of attemptsApp I can’t live without: Subway SurfersSuperpower I wish I had: Ability to flyBest line from a movie: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” (Talladega Nights)One thing no one knows about me: I was born in BelgiumIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Win on and off the field.”

NICK DIMASI

Year: Senior
Position: MF/F
First memory of Staples soccer: I was a ballboy with a couple of my soccer friends in 5th gradeFavorite teacher: Mr. KoppDream vacation: Italy with the boysFavorite soccer team and player: Staples; Ry CohenMost famous person I’ve met: Timmy LilesBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Did you hear about the guy who broke his left arm and leg? He’s all right now.Favorite meal: Colony PizzaMost embarrassing moment: I don’t really get embarrassedApp I can’t live without: SpotifyBest line from a movie: “He’s not human. He’s like a piece of iron.” (Rocky IV)One thing no one knows about me: I carry Lefty in FortniteIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Don’t take anything for granted.”

ROB DIORIO

Year: Senior
Position: MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Running for O’DellFavorite teacher: Drew CoyneDream vacation: Beach house in DubaiFavorite soccer team and player: Wycombe Wanderers FC; Adebayo AkinfenwaMost famous person I’ve met: Gaten MatarazzoBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: A rabbi, a priest and a minister come into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, “Is this some kind of joke?”Favorite meal: Boston chicken with mashed potatoesMost embarrassing moment: Showing up to STA with the wrong jerseyApp I can’t live without: InstagramSuperpower I wish I had: The power to pause timeBest line from a movie: “It’s just a flesh wound.” (Monty Python)One thing no one knows about me: I don’t mind spicy foodIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Break in your shoes before you play.”

JACK DOUGLAS

Year: Sophomore
Position: D
First memory of Staples soccer: Kurt’s speed campFavorite teacher: Mrs. GarstkaDream vacation: GreeceFavorite soccer team and player: Liverpool; Mo SalahMost famous person I’ve met: Steven GerrardBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Why was the belt sent to jail? For holding up a pair of pants.Favorite meal: Spaghetti BologneseMost embarrassing moment: Not being able to clutch the 1 on 1 in FortniteApp I can’t live without: SafariSuperpower I wish I had: Being able to flyBest line from a movie: “This ain’t that kind of movie, bruv.” (Kingsman: The Secret Service)One thing no one knows about me: My favorite color is redIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Bring home the cup.”

MAURICIO INGLADA

Year: Senior
Position: F
First memory of Staples soccer: Going to Wakeman, not knowing what was going on and not knowing anyoneFavorite teacher: Mr. BlanchardonDream vacation: Bora BoraFavorite soccer team and player: Real Madrid; IscoMost famous person I’ve met: IniestaBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent.Favorite meal: LobsterMost embarrassing moment: Being called for doing something wrong in front of a large amount of peopleApp I can’t live without: WhatsAppSuperpower I wish I had: FlyingBest line from a movie: “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” (The Godfather)One thing no one knows about me: There is a soccer player living in my house in SpainIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Never give up.”

SAM LILES

Year: Junior
Position: MF/F
First memory of Staples soccer: Meeting the most influential coach of my soccer career: Joel CollinsFavorite teacher: Smiley ReillyDream vacation: Scuba diving with CallumFavorite soccer team and player: Hearts of Oak; David VillaFavorite meal: BaconApp I can’t live without: FutbinSuperpower I wish I had: Safe handsBest line from a movie: “Boonk gang whole lotta gang shi”One thing no one knows about me: Every Sun Reflexology worker knows me by nameIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “You know the weatherman on News 4 New York? He was my keeper.”

BRENDAN LYNCH

Year: Junior
Position: DFavorite teacher: Ms. PendolphiDream vacation: AmsterdamFavorite soccer team and player: Manchester United; MbappéMost famous person I’ve met: Hope SoloBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: No jokes beat Tom’sFavorite meal: QdobaMost embarrassing moment: Missing a penalty when I was youngerApp I can’t live without: InstagramSuperpower I wish I had: Being able to flyBest line from a movie: “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.” (Finding Nemo)One thing no one knows about me: I have 3 sistersIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “How we won states and FCIACs.”

SEBI MONTOULIEU

Year: Sophomore
Position: GK
First memory of Staples soccer: Freshman STAFavorite teacher: Mrs. SicbaldiDream vacation: HawaiiFavorite soccer team and player: Manchester United; David De GeaMost famous person I’ve met: Kyle MartinoBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: What do you call a seagull that’s over the bay? A bay-gull.Favorite meal: Prime ribMost embarrassing moment: Finding out that I was ranked the worst freshman sprinter in the FCIACApp I can’t live without: ESPNSuperpower I wish I had: Being able to see the futureBest line from a movie: “Mama always aid life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” (Forrest Gump)One thing no one knows about me: I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years oldIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Goalies have an annoying habit of getting injured.”

LEFTY PENDERAKIS

Year: Senior
Position: F
First memory of Staples soccer: Freshman tryouts with O’DellFavorite teacher: Dr. MorganDream vacation: Amsterdam with the boysFavorite soccer team and player: PAOK; MitroglouMost famous person I’ve met: The Greek FreakBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: One of Willard’s dirty jokesFavorite meal: ChickenMost embarrassing moment: Not sureApp I can’t live without: SnapchatSuperpower I wish I had: FlyingBest line from a movie: “Finish him.” (The Karate Kid)One thing no one knows about me: I started playing travel soccer in 7th gradeIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Play every game like it’s your last one.”

PATRICIO PEREZ ELORZA

Year: Junior
Position: MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Joe Pravder’s goal vs. Norwalk in statesFavorite teacher: CoccoliDream vacation: Amsterdam with the ladsFavorite soccer team and player: Chelsea; Hirving “Chucky” LozanoMost famous person I’ve met: Carter Bassler (appeared in “5 Stories of Courage”)Favorite meal: Tuna tartareApp I can’t live without: SnapSuperpower I wish I had: To be as good a weatherman as RyBest line from a movie: “Was all this legal? Absolutely not.” (The Wolf of Wall Street)One thing no one knows about me: I’m a pretty open guyIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Cherish the moment.”

VAUGHAN SEALEY

Year: Senior
Position: MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Lining up for freshman tryouts without a clue as to what to expectDream vacation: Worldl CupFavorite soccer team and player: Liverpool; Steven GerrardMost famous person I’ve met: Joe TorreBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: What happens when a frog’s car breaks down? It gets toad.Favorite meal: Mashed potato pizzaMost embarrassing moment: Getting shlapped by Greenwich in the first round of FCIACs last yeearApp I can’t live without: iMessageSuperpower I wish I had: Unlimited staminaOne thing no one knows about me: Better left unsaidIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Nothing matters more than self-belief. Don’t take anything from anyone.”

AUSTIN SHOLES

Year: Senior
Position: D/MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Home opener 3-1 win vs. Fairfield Warde in the rainFavorite teacher: Mr. CoyneDream vacation: EuropeFavorite soccer team and player: Staples soccer; Matt TanzerMost famous person I’ve met: Patrick EwingBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: I’ve just written a song about tortillas. Actually, it’s more of a rap.Favorite meal: BECMost embarrassing moment: Accidentally wearing my little sister’s soccer shorts for one of my gamesApp I can’t live without: SnapchatSuperpower I wish I had: Ability to flyBest line from a movie: “Okay Ronnie.”One thing no one knows about me: This is my first year playing for StaplesIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: To have fun and ball out.

MATTHEW TANZER

Year: Senior
Position: D/MF
First memory of Staples soccer: Playing a hard-fought game against Fairfield WardeFavorite teacher: Mr. BengstonDream vacation: Greek islandsFavorite soccer team and player: Chelsea; N’Golo KanteMost famous person I’ve met: Doug FlutieBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Mine suck so they will never beat hisFavorite meal: Chipotle or a gyroMost embarrassing moment: Driving through school during a fire drill with the whole school outsideApp I can’t live without: SnapchatSuperpower I wish I had: TeleportationBest line from a movie: “Great moments are born from great opportunities.” (Miracle on Ice)One thing no one knows about me: I hate olivesIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “Work hard and work together. Never give up even if things might not be going your way.”

CALLUM WISHER

Year: Junior
Position: D
First memory of Staples soccer: Being a ballboy for Greenwich gameFavorite teacher: Mr. EllisDream vacation: HawaiiFavorite soccer team and player: Arsenal; AubameyangBest joke to beat Tom’s jokes: Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? Because they lactose.Favorite meal: SteakMost embarrassing moment: Not clutching the dubApp I can’t live without: Flappy GolfSuperpower I wish I had: Power to summon V-BucksBest line from a movie: “The suit is black.” (Pause) “Not.” (Borat)One thing no one knows about me: I was born in BelgiumIn 30 years I’ll tell the 2048 soccer team: “We won.”